Benefit Calculations - Disability During Unemployment

The weekly benefit amount is 60% of your average weekly wage earned during your base period.

For a disability that begins in 2016, the maximum weekly benefit rate is $657.

For a disability that begins in 2017, the maximum weekly benefit rate is $677.

Benefits are paid for full calendar weeks, beginning Sunday and ending Saturday.

Maximum Benefit Amount (MBA)

A claimant may receive one week of benefits for each base week worked in your base period, up to a maximum of 26 weeks.

The maximum a claimant can collect in Unemployment Insurance, Disability During Unemployment and Family Leave During Unemployment benefits combined is one and one-half times the maximum benefit amount of their initial Unemployment Insurance or Disability During Unemployment claim.

Dependency Allowance

If a claimant does not qualify for the maximum weekly benefit rate, they may be entitled to a dependency allowance. Dependency benefits are payable at 7% of the basic weekly benefit rate for the first dependent and then at 4% for each of the next two dependents. (no more than three dependents.) If their spouse or civil union partner is employed during the week your claim takes effect, they are not eligible for a dependency allowance.

A "dependent" may be:

an unemployed spouse or civil union partner;

unemployed, unmarried children* under the age of 19;

unemployed, unmarried children* under the age of 22 if attending a public or other nonprofit educational institution full time

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity programs.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to assist individuals with disabilities.